Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting, we’ve got something to light up your Easter table. And remember, we adore seeing your own twists on these classics, so don’t hesitate to share your Easter recipes and traditions in the comments section, and join our vibrant email community while you’re here.
Here’s our lovingly curated list of top BwB Easter recipes—with a little surprise at the end!
With these delectable recipes at your fingertips, you’re all set to stun your awestruck Easter guests! Whether you make one recipe or all ten, this will truly be a holiday to remember.
Which recipe will grace your table first this Easter? Share your stories, family traditions, and your take on these tantalizing treats in the comments below. Your blend of nostalgia and the joy of baking creates the sweetest concoction.Happy Baking, Happy Easter, and Happy Spring! 🌷🍰
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Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This bright citrus cake fills your kitchen with sunshine-sweet aromas and melts on your tongue with its silky cream cheese frosting. Its light, fresh flavors make it an ideal centerpiece for your Easter table, bringing spring right into your dining room.
Pineapple Carrot Pound Cake
Each slice reveals tender shreds of carrot and juicy bits of pineapple, creating a wonderfully moist texture with warm spice notes. The tropical-meets-garden flavor combination brings something special to Easter celebrations, complementing traditional ham perfectly.
Very Vanilla Pound Cake
Pure vanilla beans speckle this buttery, golden cake, releasing their sweet fragrance with every bite. Its simple elegance pairs beautifully with Easter berries and spring flowers at your holiday gathering.
Hummingbird Pound Cake (Without Nuts!)
Southern charm meets tropical paradise in this incredible classic pound cake, with its rich, golden-brown crust and tender crumb. The sweet fruit echoes the abundance of spring, making it a natural choice for Easter dessert tables.
And bonus, this one is nut-free!
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Each cookie offers a perfect balance of crispy edges, chewy centers, and melty chocolate chips that create an irresistible texture combination. These crowd-pleasers disappear quickly from Easter dessert tables and children’s baskets alike.
Strawberry Pound Cake
Fresh strawberries stud this rosy-hued cake, their natural sweetness singing through in every forkful. The pretty pink color and spring berry flavor capture the joy of Easter and the return of warm weather.
Classic (and XL!) Hot Cross Buns
These spiced, yeasted buns carry the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg, with a satisfying chew and sweet apricot glaze on top. The cross symbol makes these traditional for Easter, but you can enjoy these any time.
The Easter Coconut Cake
Fluffy beyond belief, this Easter Coconut Cake is like a cloud made of sweet, toasty flakes and tender cake layers. Demurely sophisticated, it’s sure to charm its way into being your new Easter centerpiece (and isn’t it just adorable?).
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These hearty cookies offer a satisfying chew from rolled oats and sweet, concentrated bursts of flavor from plenty of raisins. Their homey charm and portable nature make them perfect for Easter egg hunts and spring picnics.
Whole Wheat Banana Bread
The wonderful flavor of whole wheat flour combines with sweet, ripe bananas in this wholesome quick bread. Its humble beauty and natural sweetness make it perfect for Easter morning breakfast or brunch.
Sock it to Me Pound Cake
A ribbon of cinnamon-pecan streusel winds through this rich, buttery cake, creating an irresistible aroma and delightful surprise in every slice. Its impressive appearance yet comforting flavor profile makes it perfect for sharing at Easter gatherings.
Sunday Dinner Rolls
Our list wouldn’t be complete without the Perfect Sunday Dinner Rolls—soft, buttery, and irresistible. They’re the unsung heroes of your Easter dinner, ready to cradle precious dollops of gravy or jam, or simply melt in your mouth.
Orange Creamsicle Spritz Cookies
These amazing Orange Creamsicle Spritz Cookies come together perfectly for an Easter celebration! It’s the perfect something sweet to end the evening with guests.
Classic Lemon Pound Cake
Easter festivities wouldn’t be the same without the iconic Lemon Pound Cake, gracing tables everywhere with its zesty charm. As timeless as Easter egg hunts, this cake adds a burst of sunshine flavor and a velvety texture that melts in your mouth, brightening gatherings with its delightful presence! 🍋💛
Sweet Potato Pineapple Pound Cake
Bake up something extraordinary with the Sweet Potato Pineapple Pound Cake. The heartwarming richness of sweet potatoes marries the tropical zest of pineapples, culminating in a symphony of flavors. Daring and delightful, it’s Easter baking with a twist!
Snickerdoodle Pound Cake
Swirls of cinnamon sugar ripple through this vanilla-scented cake, creating a warm, sweet aroma that fills your home. Its cinnamon-sugar coating sparkles like spring sunshine, making it an unexpected but welcome addition to Easter dessert tables.
Easy Banana Pudding
Layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and creamy pudding create a symphony of textures and sweet, fruity flavors. The sunny yellow color and make-ahead convenience fit perfectly into Easter menu planning.
The Ultimate Chocolate Pound Cake
Deep, dark chocolate flavor infuses every crumb of this intensely rich cake. Its positively outrageous decadence offers a beautiful contrast to lighter spring desserts on the Easter buffet.
Southern Rice Pudding
Come home to comfort with the creamy, dreamy Southern Rice Pudding. A whisper of cinnamon, a kiss of vanilla—this humble dessert is a timeless treasure wrapped in creamy warmth, perfect for an Easter brunch or comforting finale.
Biscoff Cake
Easter is about to get incredibly indulgent with the unapologetically delicious Biscoff Cake. Layers of smooth, spiced Biscoff spread woven through moist cake will make every other dessert envious.
Have questions about any of the recipes? Can’t figure out which one to make first (or whether to just go ahead and make all of them)? Reach out to us at bakingbestie@beginwithbutter.com! We are happy to help!
I hope this helps take some of the stress out of prepping for this tremendous holiday. Happy baking BBs! And Happy Easter!